Author: estuebing

This is a blog with stories and tips from all of my travels! I'm new to travel writing, but have written creatively for many years and published poems and short stories in Spanish. My aim is to show my readers how to make the most of their trip, by having an idea of where to go and how to interact with and do what locals do to get a real understanding for the place they visit. Hope you like it! Feel free to ask any travel-related questions; I have lots of experience traveling, mostly in Europe and Latin America.

Lisbon is one of the most beautiful and underrated cities in Europe. Despite being Portugal's capital city, it doesn't feel as crowded or busy as many of Europe's other major cities. Having lived in Lisbon for a couple months now, I've gotten a good feel for both the touristy and the local attractions Lisbon has… Continue reading 1-Day Itinerary: Lisbon, Portugal

Last week, I visited Cuba for the first time. Having only one week there, I'd planned to stay just in Havana--a city so large and filled with so much to see that a week in Havana alone didn't seem like enough time. But, again and again I was told I had to see more of Cuba,… Continue reading Viñales, Cuba: Day Trip from Havana